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Dates
The Forest itself dated back to ancient times, but it was named Eryn Lasgalen on 6 April (the Elves' New Year) III 3019
Location
Rhovanion, to the east of the Vales of Anduin
Race
Elves
Division
Silvan Elves
Cultures
Galadhrim (in the south) and Wood-elves (in the north)
Important peaks
Amon Lanc, Mountains of Mirkwood1
Pronunciation
e'roon lasga'len
Meaning
'Wood of Greenleaves'
Other names
Eryn Galen, The Forest, Greenwood the Great, Mirkwood, Taur-e-Ndaedelos, The Wood, Wood of Greenleaves

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  • Updated 24 November 2008
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Eryn Lasgalen

The Wood of Greenleaves

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'Wood of Greenleaves', the new name chosen by Celeborn and Thranduil for the forest that had been known as Mirkwood for much of the Third Age.


Notes

1

It's fair to presume that the Mountains of Mirkwood would have been given a new name at the same time as the Forest that surrounded them. No record of that new name exists, however.

See also...

Eryn Galen, Silvan Elves, Wood of Greenleaves

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